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A city where history exists with its lost empires and architectural heirlooms you will find Rome. With deep religious culture and home to the Vatican City, an independent city-state run by the Catholic Church, Rome is the center to the Roman Empire. Because of it deep religious roots, Rome is often called “The Emerald City”. With a history spanning over two and a half thousand years, Rome is one of the most powerful cities of Western Civilization.
You will find a variety of life in Rome as you witness priest strolling the Imperial Forums with huge cigars in their mouths, pass by cafes with outside tables full of animated people with huge plates of pasta, experience traffic jams around the Colosseum and scooters reviving up at traffic lights as if to race. Rome’s world famous architecture is that of Renaissance and Baroque and is impressive. You will witness world famous fountains, in Classical, Medieval, Baroque and Neoclassical design. The city is rich in history and culture which has been preserved.
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Climate: Summers in Rome are hot, with temperatures often passing 95 F at midday. August is the time you will find many businesses closed, as the owner’s vacation to cooler climates. Mid-winter is mild, the average temperature in December is right around 55 F. Springtime is the best traveling time with blue skies. Rain showers occur throughout the year.
Transportation: Transportation includes cars, the public Metro (subway), buses, trains, taxis, bicycles and scooters.
Make it Happen: Rome Cheap Flights More Information:
Official City & Tourism website
Map of Rome
Wikipedia
Aeroporti di Roma
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